Marriage is NOT a private matter. God created man in His image and God is community by His very nature. It was not good for man to be alone and God created a partner for him. The theme of community continues throughout the Bible - we cannot, Biblically avoid the fact that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We see this profoundly when Paul confronted the Corinthians about many problems - primarily over relationships. No matter how much someone wants to say that their marriage is none of anyone else's business, it is the business of the church. Galatians 6:1 tells us that we are to confront sin. Matthew, Chapter 18 provides the steps for confronting sin.
The Christian Church should be a community, not for keeping everyone on the straight and narrow, but to help and encourage one another. Too many couples wallow in marriage problems not understanding that they can and should get help or they are too arrogant and prideful to seek help. It is not to be this way in the church. If you aren't moving forward in your marriage, get help. If you see someone struggling in their marriage, offer encouragement and challenge them to get help. Divorce is ripping apart the church and our society as a whole. We need to get involved in each others lives and help each other live lives for Christ and be a testimony to God's great love!
